local-level government system

In the absence of a well-educated and organized local-level government system, the institutions of ‘Panchayats’ and ‘Samitis’ in many regions have predominantly functioned as political entities rather than serving as effective instruments of governance.

local-level government system

In the absence of a well-educated and organized local-level government system, ‘Panchayats’ and ‘Samitis’ have remained mainly political institutions and not effective instruments of governance. Critically discuss. (12.5 Marks, 200 Words)